Assessing the Damage
Since the volcanic eruption began, lava has spread across more than 570 acres of land, according to the European Union satellite monitoring service Copernicus. It’s destroyed hundreds of homes and ravaged roads, schools, and churches. It’s also imperiled about 15% of the island’s banana crops, which could destabilize the economy. More than 500 buildings have also been destroyed by the eruption. But thankfully, no fatalities or serious injuries have been reported.
